Description
A delightful and creamy chicken pot pie featuring orzo, perfect for a spring dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, peas, and cooked orzo.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, chicken broth, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Transfer the chicken and orzo mixture into a pie dish and cover with the pie crust, sealing the edges.
- Cut slits in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or green beans.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg


